The excavations revealed the following sequence of cultures:[3] Well-planned houses constructed out of kiln burnt and molded bricks.

[1] In the area meant for common people, house blocks with north-south thoroughfares cutting at right angles, which further connected by east-west lanes,[1] reflecting urban nature of streets.

Houses, which were constructed on both sides of lanes, were having rammed earth floor, mud plastered walls, rooms, kitchen, toilet.

Houses were having storage facilities, similar to strong rooms found at Kuntasi[5] This period is represented by Bara culture, which may be termed as post-Harappan or late contemporary Harappa.

[1] Near South-eastern area of fortification, flight of steps is found rising from 'Lower town' to Acropolis and ASI considers this as important formation.

[4] Several houses in Banawali show evidence of fire altars, which were also associated with apsidal structures indicating ritualistic purposes.

Harappan seals carrying pictures of Rhinoceros, wild goat, ibex, unicorn, composite animal with tiger body.

[5] Marine shells were found at Banawali as well as at Harappa, Kalibangan, which are far away from sea shore and such findings indicate internal trade between the regions during early Indus period.